Retention versus replacement or removal of catheters for people with confirmed or suspected intravascular catheter-related infections

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2026 Open access

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Authors: Junichi Izawa, Nick Daneman, Neill K. J. Adhikari, Rob A. Fowler
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd016329
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects (benefits and harms) of catheter retention (or delayed removal after an initial catheter retention strategy) compared to prompt catheter replacement or removal in people of all ages with a short- or long-term central venous catheter or any arterial catheter, and either (i) catheter-related or -associated infection, (ii) bloodstream infection from an uncertain source or (iii) sepsis from an uncertain source.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Neutropenia and Cancer Infections

Publication details

Journal / source
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Volume
2026
Issue
3
Pages
CD016329–CD016329
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN